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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.78, 649.62 and 263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.78, 649.62 and 263.78 is: 363.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.78 : 649.62 = 263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.78/649.62 = 263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.78x = 649.62 × 263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.78x = 171,356.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,356.76/470.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.98

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